2 c. dry Navy beans
3 qts. water
Ham bone and meat
1/2 c. mashed potatoes
3 onions (chopped)
1 bunch celery (chopped fine) (including tops)
1 clove garlic (minced)
1/2 c. parsley (chop fine)
Salt and pepper to taste

Put soaked beans, ham bone and meat and water in soup kettle. Simmer for 2 hours. Add mashed potatoes, stir well. Add onions, celery, garlic and parsley. Simmer 1 more hour. Remove ham bone. Season to taste.